October 7, 2010

Finished FeeJee, Atlantis Re-visited

FeeJee Mermaid cuff

Oh my goodness! This felt like it took forever. It was difficult to forge ahead, but I finally got through it. Overall, I'm pretty happy with it! I will never ever try to do another filled-in netting stitch on a cuff. Lesson learned.

I think it looks like dinosaur skin.

Should be posted to Etsy tonight!

On to Atlantis!

I've started doing some raised beading for the waves, and I think it looks super cool! I'm also thinking about doing some thread embroidery on the background. I liked the idea of leaving the negative space. I'm only just realizing that I didn't post any pictures that aren't close-up. Whoops! And some of the gaps in the first image will be filled in eventually; they look pretty weird right now.

The Egyptian designs are definitely still in their infancy. I'm working on color schemes first- trying to decide how to make black-on-black work for Osiris! But I am more than willing to take advice on colors for Isis, as I'm having a hard time choosing colors that represent health, fertility and motherhood. I was thinking colors that would say "vitality"- oranges, reds...? I've also been researching Egyptian ornamental designs so I can start some sketches!

hmmm, well i definitely think that using oranges, reds, and maybe gold (or yellow) is a good idea for Isis. she is called the Brilliant One in the Sky and the Light-Giver of Heaven- for some reason, when i hear those names, i think of bright oranges, reds, and yellows, so bravo on choosing those colors to represent her!

i looked through some of my books on egyptian mythology (i always knew they would come in handy someday!) and found some sacred symbols:

Wow Lindsey, Just came across your blog. It is really neat seeing your work in progress. Your cuffs are absolutely gorgeous and look like works of art. I am just now learning bead embroidery, what an inspiritation looking at your blog has been. -Debbie

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I make and sell bead-embroidered jewelry based on myths, lore and legends. This blog was made to showcase works in progress!
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